IIOJK in focus
Forest fire triggers landmine blasts in Poonch, IIOJK
Jammu: Six landmine blasts have occurred near the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch district of Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir, today.
According to Kashmir Media Service, the explosion occurred following a forest fire in forward areas of Krishna Ghati sector of Mendhar area of the district.
The officials said that about six blasts were heard at regular intervals over the past few hours after the fire activated the possible landmines but there was no report of any casualty.
Efforts are on to control the flames, the cause of which is yet to be clear, the officials said.
